Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times while participating in or attending any program or activity conducted or sponsored by RISE Adventures. The following guidelines are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants and spectators.

Each participant is expected to do the following:

Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not.

Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.

Respect the rights and privileges of other participants and RISE staff/volunteers.

Respect the property of others, including RISE property and facilities.

Cooperate with or assist the RISE staff/volunteers in maintaining safety, order, and discipline.

Unacceptable behaviors include the following:

Disregard for RISE rules or non-compliance with RISE staff/volunteers

Use of profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures; loud or rude noises

Causing bodily harm to self, other participants, or RISE staff/volunteers

Defacing/damaging RISE property or the property of others; littering

Engaging in inappropriate physical or verbal contact

Running, pushing, shoving, or horseplay

Involvement with drugs, alcohol, or any gang related activity

Persons displaying unacceptable behavior may face the following disciplinary actions:

Conference with staff

Conference with staff and parent/legal guardian, when appropriate

If the participant or parent/legal guardian refuses to attend the conference or the participant remains disruptive, the participant may be asked to leave the program

Restitution, when appropriate

Notification to Board of Directors, outside agency, and/or local law enforcement

Acts of misbehavior of a violent nature will result in suspension from all RISE programs, activities, and facilities.

RISE Adventures strives to ensure that your participation is fun, educational, safe, and rewarding. Thank you for your cooperation.